The McArthur Library
Children's Room has materials for children from birth through
8th grade, as well as materials for parents, caregivers, and
teachers. In addition to books, the collection includes audio
cassettes, a growing collection of CD's, audiobooks on both
cassette and CD, book-and-cassette kits, videos, and DVD's. As
with adult and young adult materials, if we do not own something
you want, or if it is checked out, you can
request it from one of the over sixty libraries in our
Minerva system.

Our Regular Story ProgramsIn order to nurture the changing developmental needs of young
children, we offer a range of programs designed to lead them to a love
of language and reading. All of our early childhood programs are held
throughout the year and do not require any preregistration.

Mondays, 10:00 Toddler Time

A language enrichment program
geared for children 18-36 months. Join us for beginning story books,
rhymes, music and movement activities.

Tuesdays,
10:00 Baby & Me

An interactive lap sit program
for babies 0-18 months and their caregivers. Introduce your baby to the
wonderful world of books through songs, rhymes and adult/child book
sharing time.

Thursdays, 10:00 Preschool Story Time

A language enrichment program
geared for children 3-6 years old. Join us for stories, rhymes, music
and movement activities, crafts and more!

Saturday Programs

Join us on Saturday mornings
for a variety of family friendly programs. Please check our online
calendar to find out more!

Why are story programs
important?

They introduce children to books and encourage a love of
reading.

They help children learn language.

They help your children learn to be with other kids in a group.

They help parents and caregivers learn about books that are good
for their children's ages.

They are special times for parents and caregivers to spend
together with their children.

They're FUN!

For more information on how to encourage a love of
reading in your child, visit the website of
Raising
Readers, Maine's program that partners with healthcare providers to
give every child from birth through age 5 a new book at each well-child
visit to the doctor's office.